NF Two Books about Gettysburg

[mrazz71]

I apologize for not finding the proper Thread on this subject, maybe someone can point me in the right direction. Just a quick question, has anyone read either of the two following books? I recently obtained both of these as gifts and I'm looking forward to start reading both of them. Would like to hear some constructive input if anyone is familiar with either of these books.

"The Second Day at Gettysburg: The Attack And Defense of Cemetery Ridge July 2, 1963"
by David L Shultz and Scott L Mingus

"Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg: A Guide to the Most Famous Attack in American History"
by James A Hessler Wayne Motts and Steven Stanley

Thanks

 

[rpkennedy]

I apologize for not finding the proper Thread on this subject, maybe someone can point me in the right direction. Just a quick question, has anyone read either of the two following books? I recently obtained both of these as gifts and I'm looking forward to start reading both of them. Would like to hear some constructive input if anyone is familiar with either of these books.

"The Second Day at Gettysburg: The Attack And Defense of Cemetery Ridge July 2, 1963"
by David L Shultz and Scott L Mingus

"Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg: A Guide to the Most Famous Attack in American History"
by James A Hessler Wayne Motts and Steven Stanley

Thanks

I haven't read the Shultz/Mingus book but they are both very good historians and writers so would be shocked if that one is not very good.

The Hessler/Motts/Stanley book is good if one is looking for a guide book. While it covers the whats and whys of the battle, it's money is in the guide section which maps out locations where events occurred and a tour to direct you to them.

Ryan

 

[Andy Cardinal]

I enjoyed the Schultz/Mingus book. It presents a slightly different perspective on the fighting on July 2, which traditionally emphasizes the fighting at the Peach Orchard, Wheat field, Devil's Den, & Little Round Top. This book emphasizes the importance fighting on Cemetery Ridge itself and shows how close the Confederates came to success, and credits Hancock with stopping them.

I found the book to be very detailed & informative. I had to consult maps as I was reading to try to understand it all, as many of the details I was not that familiar with.

 

[Scott Mingus]

Dave wrote the bulk of the book, particularly the Hancock material. I focused on Dick Anderson's division.